Assistant Attorney General III | Transportation (Eminent Domain, Employment, Tort, Regulatory)Texas Attorney General • Austin, TX, US
Assistant Attorney General III | Transportation (Eminent Domain, Employment, Tort, Regulatory)
Texas Attorney General • Austin, TX, US
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job_description.job_card.job_descriptionEducation : Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) Experience : Two years of full-time experience as a licensed attorney Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas by start date Skill in using a computer for word-processing and data entry / retrieval Skill in effective oral and written communication (writing sample required prior to interview, if selected) Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making Skill in conducting effective research Interest in handling eminent domain cases Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment Ability to provide excellent customer service Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location and perform in-person work with coworkers for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave) Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 30% Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs. Experience in civil litigation Experience participating in remote proceedings using Zoom or other teleconference software Knowledge of real estate valuation and appraisal Knowledge of land use planning Associate Full-time Legal Law Practice
Overview
Title : Assistant Attorney General III | Transportation (Eminent Domain, Employment, Tort, Regulatory)
Location : Austin, TX
Salary information shown in the posting ranges for different roles and times. This description reflects responsibilities and qualifications for the Assistant Attorney General III in the Transportation Division of the Texas Attorney General's Office.
Essential Position Functions
- Manages a docket of intermediate to advanced level cases
- Prepares and handles lawsuits involving, but not limited to eminent domain, tort claims, workers' compensation, employment discrimination, contract claims, etc., in both State and Federal Court
- Provides legal advice and assistance to state agencies with regard to the above actions
- Conducts investigations, performs research, and drafts petitions, motions, pleadings, orders, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents
- Analyzes factual and legal issues and develops evidence through witness interviews, depositions, and other discovery
- Prepares cases for trial; performs all duties of lead counsel; conducts or leads administrative law hearings
- Performs all necessary appellate work, including research, brief writing and oral argument before State and Federal Appellate Courts
- Performs related work as assigned
- Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions
- Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule
- Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and / or protected information
- Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity
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Assistant Attorney General • Austin, TX, US